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I-45 Gulf northbound exit ramp blocked at Beltway 8

November 10, 2026 at 07:00 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A crash on I-45 Gulf northbound has blocked the exit ramp at Beltway 8-South this morning. The incident was verified at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10 by Houston TranStar.

The right shoulder and exit ramp remain blocked at that location. Drivers heading north on I-45 should expect delays if using that exit.

Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive offer alternatives to bypass the affected area.

According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this location has seen 14 major incidents over the past 30 days. The corridor continues to experience elevated crash activity, with 24 major incidents documented in the past 90 days.

Update (9:00 AM CT): As of 9:00 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

Update (9:40 AM CT): The major crash at IH-45 Gulf Northbound at Beltway 8-South, first reported at 7:00 AM, has cleared after approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.

📍 Incident Location

IH-45 Gulf Northbound at Beltway 8-South

Harris County, Texas

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This report was produced by LTA's editor-designed production system under the executive editorial direction of Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor. The system combines our proprietary data pipeline with AI-assisted drafting to deliver verified incident coverage to LTA's editorial standards.

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